JVM Journalism Award | Soroptimist NWR

Fighting the “war on women” must become a priority in our society…
this can be accomplished only by making it a priority in our national dialogue."
– Jane Velez-Mitchell

About the Award:
The Jane Velez-Mitchell Award recognizes excellence in coverage of news of local, national, and international significance, with a single award for either a print or broadcast journalist who uses the power of media and his or her position to highlight the ongoing violence against women and girls, whether domestic violence, human trafficking, kidnapping and abductions, hate crimes, or other despicable crimes and violence against women and girls.

The honoree(s) of this prestigious award will be recognized for her/his ability to keep women and girls a focus point in their messages to their audience and the public. Their dedication and support of Soroptimist principles will be acknowledged in an award presentation every year.

Congratulations to The CNN Freedom Project
2012 JVM Journalism Award Honoree

Read about The CNN Freedom Project

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2011 JVM Journalism Award Honoree
Dr. Carrie Baker, MS Magazine
Read about Dr. Baker, click here!

Presented By
Jane Velez-Mitchell, NWCAT, Soroptimist
and our friends at Alaska Airlines

Our Structure

Soroptimist International Northwestern Region

Soroptimist International Northwestern Region improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

Our region structure includes 103 clubs, over 3,000 members, and services five states in the Pacific Northwest of the Unites States of America. Our headquarters located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is Soroptimist International of the Americas" which is one of four organizations under its parent organization, Soroptimist International, which is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

Soroptimist International has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations and is a recognized authority on matters that women value most. Visit www.soroptimist international.org for complete information on current projects. Read Soroptimist International's magazine, The International Soroptimist

The other three organizations belonging to Soroptimist International are:

Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland Headquartered in Cheshire, England, comprises more than 11,000 members in 398 clubs in 30 countries.
Soroptimist International of Europe Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, comprises more than 33,800 members in 1,220 clubs in 67 countries.
Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, comprises more than 2,650 members in 138 clubs in 12 countries.